Dry Docking refers to a process where the vessel is taken to the service yard to clean and inspect the submerged portions of the ship. The ship is taken to the dry land to repair or replace the defected portions of the hull.
Phases of Dry Docking:
- Pre-Docking Preparation
- Prepare a Docking Plan
- Understanding the Stability Conditions
- Arrival
- The Actual Docking